Meghan Markle was seen wearing a wide smile as she enjoyed a coffee break in her Range Rover, while Prince Harry returned home to California after a brief trip to the UK to visit his father, King Charles III, who is battling cancer.
The Duchess of Sussex appeared in high spirits as she drove around her neighborhood, marking her first public appearance since Prince Harry made the solo journey to see his ailing father.
The Duke of Sussex took it upon himself to make the surprise visit after receiving distressing news about King Charles’ health.
Following a whirlwind 24-hour trip, Prince Harry headed back to California, and Meghan seemed to be in good cheer on the day of his arrival.
In photos, the 42-year-old was seen grinning from ear to ear as she cruised through her Montecito neighborhood, where the couple’s $14 million home is located.
During this casual outing, Meghan donned a white baseball hat and wore her hair tied back in a low ponytail.
She completed her look with dark sunglasses and sipped coffee from a white mug, appearing relaxed despite the concerning news about her father-in-law.
Just hours before Prince Harry’s return, Meghan ventured out while he visited his ill father.
While details about King Charles’ diagnosis remain scarce, reports indicate that the 75-year-old recently sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.
During Prince Harry’s brief visit, lasting approximately 30 minutes, he and his father managed to spend some time together.
According to Robert Jobson’s article for MailOnline, King Charles felt unsettled by the unexpected visit from his emotional but well-meaning son.
Jobson mentioned that Charles had planned to travel to Norfolk with his wife, Queen Camilla, earlier that day but was interrupted by Prince Harry’s abrupt arrival.
Charles desired peace and quiet during this time.
During his visit, Prince Harry opted to stay at a luxury hotel rather than any of the Royal residences.
Although his spontaneous gesture may not have been well-received given his father’s condition, it is evident that Prince Harry is determined to mend his relationship with the Royal Family.
This trip serves as one of many attempts by Prince Harry to reconcile with his father after a challenging year in the public eye.
